Overstreet School

The first elementary school in Starkville was constructed in 1897 and was the focal point of what is now known as the Overstreet Historic District. It is located just south of downtown on South Jackson Street. In 1949, the school was substantially renovated into its current art modern style and renamed Overstreet Elementary School. It is believed that the Indian motif on the building was intended to honor the area’s original residents.